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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: While the southwest monsoon has officially covered Goa, the season has so far lacked the vigorous rainfall usually associated with its arrival, leaving the State with a significant rain deficit during the opening week of June. Latest weather data indicates that Goa received substantially less rainfall than the long-period average between June 1 and June 7. The State recorded 71 mm of rain during the period, compared to the normal 101.5 mm, resulting in a shortfall of about 30 per cent. Although rain-bearing clouds and thunderstorms have been active over most parts of Goa, precipitation levels have…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Citizens for Democracy (CFD) has urged the Goa government to establish the Goa State Maritime Board at the earliest, stating that the move is necessary to comply with the provisions of the Indian Ports Act, 2025. In a memorandum addressed to Captain of Ports Minister Digambar Kamat, CFD representatives Elvis Gomes and Yogesh Nagvenkar highlighted that the new legislation, which came into force in August 2025, envisages the creation of State Maritime Boards to oversee maritime and port-related affairs. According to the organisation, Goa needs to take prompt steps to bring its administrative structure in line with…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Youth Congress President Adv. Archit Naik has questioned Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant over his recent meeting with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, asking whether the discussion addressed pressing concerns affecting students across the country. In a statement issued on Sunday, Naik said the people of Goa deserve to know whether the meeting was focused on resolving issues related to the NEET paper leak controversy or was merely a ceremonial engagement. He questioned whether the Chief Minister sought an explanation from the Union Minister regarding the alleged examination irregularities and the impact they had on…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) Leader Sunil U.R. Kawthankar has written to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of 22-year-old Samuel Braganza, describing the circumstances surrounding the case as suspicious and raising concerns about the credibility of the ongoing investigation. In his letter dated June 7, Kawthankar said the autopsy findings, which reportedly revealed fractures and other injuries on Samuel’s body, have intensified public suspicion regarding the events leading up to his death. He noted that Samuel had been present at a police station shortly before the alleged…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: The Congress party intensified its organisational outreach in North Goa over the weekend, holding workers’ meetings in Valpoi, Poriem and Sankhali aimed at strengthening the party at the grassroots level and mobilising support ahead of future political challenges. A Karyakarta Melava of the Valpoi and Poriem blocks was held under the leadership of Mhadei District Congress President Mangaldas Naik, bringing together party workers, office-bearers and senior leaders. The meeting focused on organisational strengthening, expanding public outreach and reinforcing the party structure across the region. Addressing the gathering, Manikrao Thakare stressed the importance of maintaining a strong grassroots…

CANSAULEM: Long-standing concerns over staff shortages and inadequate facilities at the Cansaulim Primary Health Centre (PHC) are expected to be addressed soon, with health authorities assuring that major issues affecting the institution will be resolved within the next two months. The assurance was given during a visit by government officials to the PHC on Saturday following concerns raised by social worker Roquezinho D’Souza before Pramod Sawant regarding the condition of the health centre and difficulties faced by patients. The inspection team also included Antonio Vaz and representatives of the Cansaulim Village Panchayat. Officials inspected various sections of the PHC and…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: MLA Sankalp Amonkar inaugurated the newly upgraded burial ground at the Hindu Crematorium in Bogda, a project undertaken under the MLA Local Area Development (LAD) Scheme and executed by the Public Works Department. The redevelopment aims to provide a cleaner, safer and more dignified environment for families conducting last rites and addresses a long-pending demand of residents for improved facilities at the site. For years, sections of the burial ground had reportedly remained neglected, with garbage accumulation, overgrown vegetation and inadequate maintenance causing inconvenience to visitors and bereaved families. Speaking at the inauguration, Amonkar said the project…